Tag: Caldecott Medal

Born: October 9, 1951 Ohio connection: Birth Cincinnati Karen Ackerman opens a window into the American past through books for children.  Born on October 9, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she graduated from Woodward High School in 1969.   Ackerman’s first children’s book was published in 1982.  She has since written over 25 books for children, including The …

Born: October 9, 1951 Ohio connection: Birth Cincinnati Karen Ackerman opens a window into the American past through books for children.  Born on October 9, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she graduated from Woodward High School in 1969.   Ackerman’s first children’s book was published in 1982.  She has since written over 25 books for children, including The …